Job Description

Job Title: Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

Location: Midlands
Rate: £350.00–£420.00 per day – PAYE inc hol pay
Duration: 9-month contract
Project Type: Large-scale industrial construction project

We are seeking an experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to support a major industrial project in the Midlands. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for planning, managing, and overseeing all lifting operations on site, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

This is a key safety-critical role requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and hands-on experience within complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Appointed Person in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121 standards
• Develop, review, and author detailed lift plans and lifting risk assessments
• Select appropriate lifting equipment, cranes, accessories, and lifting methods
• Oversee and coordinate lifting operations teams, including Crane Supervisors, Slinger/Signallers, and Crane Operators
• Ensure lifting operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with approved lift plans
• Conduct site inspections, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks relating to lifting activities
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, site management, engineers, and subcontractors
• Monitor and enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Investigate and report lifting-related incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices
• Adapt lift plans as site conditions or programme requirements change

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CPCS or equivalent Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification
• Extensive experience working on large-scale industrial or heavy engineering projects
• Strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, BS 7121, and associated lifting legislation
• Proven experience producing and implementing complex lift plans
• Ability to manage multiple lifting operations simultaneously in a live site environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence